Manager, CEO Operations and Partnerships

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VicHealth welcomes and values applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

About the role:
The Manager, CEO Operations and Partnerships leads the CEO Office team and provides trusted advice, liaison with the Board and Executive Leadership Team, and strategic and tactical support for the Chief Executive Officer of VicHealth.

Key responsibilities:

- Leading and coordinating the effective functioning of the CEO Office
- Supporting the CEO to prioritise and focus effort and partnerships
- Capturing, shaping and progressing the CEO's ideas and special projects

About you:
We're looking for someone who has the ability to support the CEO to develop, nurture and maintain productive relationships across VicHealth and with key external stakeholders. In order to achieve this, you must be a explicit communicator for VicHealth's strategy, purpose and aspirations and represent VicHealth in a qualified manner in a wide range of contexts.

Qualifications and experience:

- Graduate qualification in policy, strategy or business areas, with experience in health,



is highly desirable
- At least 3 years' experience working in building and implementing innovative strategic frameworks and strategies and/or strategic partnership management
- Experience working within the community sector (such as in multicultural, community art and cultural development environments), bringing strong methodologies and a clear respect and engagement with communities
- Understanding and experience in equity and diversity

Closing Date: Thursday 6 August 2026

Group: CEO Office

Classification: VicHealth Grade E

Remuneration: Starting at $132,061 per annum (plus superannuation and other benefits)

Perks and benefits:

- Hybrid-work model
- Employee Wellbeing & OHS Committee, delivering events and initiatives
- Bring your dog to work day every week
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fresh fruit, breakfast and coffee machine

Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume. The cover letter must include why you feel you are suitable for the position, and also address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description. Please refer to the position description attached to view the qualifications and experience associated with the position.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Police Check and Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role, please contact Brea Pape at ***********@vichealth.vic.gov.au or 03 9667 1***.

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📌 Manager, CEO Operations and Partnerships (Melbourne)
🏢 VicHealth
📍 Melbourne